front 1 Abstinence | back 1 the practice of refraining from a specific action or substance |
front 2 Amniotic sac | back 2
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front 3 Blastocysts | back 3 a hollow ball of cells that must implant into the uterine wall for a pregnancy to continue |
front 4 Chromosomes | back 4 thread-like structures in the nucleus of a cell that carry an organism's genetic information, packaged in a single molecule of DNA and associated proteins |
front 5 Consent | back 5 Consent is the voluntary, knowing, and clear permission or agreement for something to happen or for an action to be taken |
front 6 Contraceptive | back 6 any medication, device, or method used to deliberately prevent pregnancy |
front 7 Dating Violence | back 7 Viloenc when dating |
front 8 Estrogen | back 8 Estrogen is a group of hormones that are crucial for sexual and reproductive development, primarily in women. While often considered a "female" hormone, estrogen is also present in men in smaller amounts and affects numerous body systems in everyone, including the heart, bones, brain, and skin. |
front 9 Fertilization | back 9 Fertilization is the process where a male sperm cell and a female egg cell (ovum) unite to form a single cell called a zygote |
front 10 Fetus | back 10 A fetus is the stage of human development of an unborn offspring from the end of the embryonic period until birth |
front 11 Harassment | back 11 Harassment is a pattern of unwanted, offensive, or intimidating behavior or conduct that causes distress, fear, or discomfort to another person |
front 12 Healthy Relationships | back 12 Healthy relationships, whether romantic, familial, or platonic, are built on fundamental principles that ensure mutual well-being and growth |
front 13 Menstruation | back 13 Menstruation, commonly referred to as a "period," is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) through the vagina |
front 14 Ovaries | back 14 The ovaries are a pair of small, oval-shaped organs that are the primary female reproductive glands, located on either side of the uterus in the pelvic cavity |
front 15 Puberty | back 15 Puberty is the natural process of physical maturation during which a child's body develops into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction |
front 16 Semen | back 16 Semen, also known as seminal fluid or ejaculate, is a complex, thick, whitish-gray bodily fluid released from the penis during ejaculation, typically after orgasm |
front 17 Sexual abuse | back 17 Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone into unwanted sexual contact or behavior without their voluntary, clear, and informed consent. It is a serious form of violence and abuse that violates an individual's bodily autonomy and can involve physical force, threats, manipulation, or taking advantage of someone who is incapacitated or unable to give consent. |
front 18 Sexually Transmitted Disease or Infection | back 18 A sexually transmitted infection (STI) or sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection passed from person to person through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. |
front 19 Sperm | back 19 Sperm (or spermatozoa) are the microscopic male reproductive cells, or gametes, responsible for carrying half of the genetic information (23 chromosomes) required for sexual reproduction |
front 20 Testosterone | back 20 belonging to a class of hormones called androgens. It is essential for human development and function, influencing everything from reproductive health and muscle mass to mood and cognitive abilities. |
front 21 Zygote | back 21 A zygote is the initial, single cell formed when a male sperm cell successfully fertilizes a female egg cell (ovum). This critical first stage of human development contains all of the genetic information necessary to grow into a complete organism and is considered the beginning of the germinal stage of pregnancy. |